Articles: Preschool

Sensory Processing Disorder: Tools for Tactile Stimuli

Welcome to part 3 of my Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Tools of the trade series. This post HERE is the one that started it all, with a huge summary of what SPD is and our struggles with it with Froot Loop. Keep reading for some tools and toys that have helped us on our SPD journey. 

Sensory Processing Disorder: Tools for Visual Stimuli

Here is part 2 in my Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Tools of the trade series. This post HERE is the one that started it all, with a huge summary of what SPD is and our struggles with it with Froot Loop. Keep reading for some tools and toys that have helped us on our SPD journey.

Sensory Processing Disorder: Tools for Auditory Stimuli

Here is part 1 in my Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Tools of the trade series. This post HERE is the one that started it all, with a huge summary of what SPD is and our struggles with it with Froot Loop. Keep reading for some tools and toys that have helped us on our SPD journey. 

Our battle with Sensory Processing Disorder: What is It & What do we do Now?

It really wasn't until Cocoa Puff was born that we realized that there was something a little off about his older brother Froot Loop. We now know that Froot Loop likely has Sensory Processing Disorder and is probably on the autism spectrum (suspected Aspergers). Preschool has really been a huge help for him, but before there was preschool, we had several toys and tools that seemed to help him. Read on to see more: 

Impromptu Game Made from his Pre-K Prize: We had so much fun!

When I went over to school to pick up Froot Loop today, he was super excited! He had won a prize for being the ONLY kid in the pre-k class to go over to the carpet squares and sit down quietly. I am so proud of him. 

Our First Report Card! How Froot Loop's First "6 Weeks" Went in Pre-K, Speech, & Occupational Therapy

Here in Texas, we don’t have school “quarters” like I did growing up in the midwest. We divide the school year into 6 sets of 6 weeks. Well, right before Christmas was the end of the third set of six weeks. Since our little guy joined school late- in early December- he only had about 10 days before his first report card.

Tutorial: I Can See Clearly Now The Rain Is Gone - Simple "Stained Glass" Window Craft for Kids & Toddlers

I’m sharing a classic activity with y’all today. I needed a quick and easy activity to keep the boys busy for awhile. So, I pulled out the tissue paper squares and the Clear Adhesive Paper and told Froot Loop we were making a stained glass window! 

Tutorial: How to make a DIY Crash Pad for when your kids are BOUNCING off the walls!

We still have the weekend until preschool starts up again and Froot Loop is going crazy with cabin fever. He needed to run around and get some of his crazy energy out. I thought I’d make him a crash pad to put next to his bean bag chairs so he could jump in/on it. 

Roundup: Snoopy Stuff. If you love Snoopy, check out the fun stuff I found!

Snoopy is one of our favorite cartoon characters. My dad grew up loving him and passed his love of the beagle onto my sister and me. I have passed it on to my kiddos as well. Here are some of our favorite Snoopy products!

Wishlist Wednesday: Ginormous Interactive Piano Kids Can Step On, Just Like in the Movie BIG!

It's Wishlist Wednesday time! This is the part of the week where I find something on Amazon that I just HAVE to HAVE! This week is another toy that I think any kid would love, but especially mine: 

Categories: Wishlist Wednesday!
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